Subtract 8/25 from 10/6, Solve 1 4/6

Subtract 8/25 from 10/6

1^st number: 1 4/6, 2^nd number: 8/25

10/6 - 8/25 is 101/75.

Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 6 and 25 is 150

Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 150
For the 1st fraction, since 6 × 25 = 150,
10/6 = 10 × 25/6 × 25 = 250/150
Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 25 × 6 = 150,
8/25 = 8 × 6/25 × 6 = 48/150
Subtract the two like fractions:
250/150 - 48/150 = 250 - 48/150 = 202/150
After reducing the fraction, the answer is 101/75
In mixed form: 126/75

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